January 13, 2009
Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) is an Israeli-based international humanitarian project, whose mission is to improve the quality of pediatric cardiac care for children from developing countries who suffer from heart disease and to create centers of competence in these countries. SACH is totally dedicated to the idea that every child deserves the best medical treatment available, regardless of the child's nationality, religion, color, gender or financial situation.
SACH is motivated by the age-old Jewish tradition of Tikkun Olam – repairing the world. By mending the hearts of children, regardless of their origin, SACH is contributing to a better and more peaceful future for all of our children.
The SACH mission is achieved through:
- Providing life-saving cardiac surgery and other life saving procedures for children from developing countries at the Wolfson Medical Center in Holon, Israel;
- Providing a full outreach training program for the medical personnel from these countries in Israel;
- Leading surgical and teaching missions to partner countries in the developing world;
- Holding pre-operative and follow-up cardiology clinics in Israel and abroad.
There are a number of ways that students can get involved on campus. Raising awareness about Save A Child’s Heart (SACH) on campus helps to save the lives of hundreds of children every year and promotes cross-cultural tolerance and coexistence.
Some ideas for events are:
- Fundraising events where you charge admission. Examples are: Bake Sale, Carwash, Art Show, Party etc.
- Themed events for Holidays such as Valentines Day.
- SACH Photo Exhibit, a joined effort between SACH and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including 40 photographs of SACH Children.
- SACH club's are a great way to a group of passionate people together to help a common cause.
Spreading the word about SACH on campus is a wonderful way to contribute to the world community and make the world a better place for all.
You can join our Facebook group and get involved today!
For more event ideas or promotional materials please contact Shirlee Harel at student@saveachildsheart.org.